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An "All Clear" has been issued for the off-campus robbery that occurred in the 5100 block of College Avenue (near College Park Airport). It appears the suspect has left the area. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating the incident.

The suspect was last seen traveling on foot, going West on Campus Dr. towards the Metro tracks. Police are still in the area looking for the suspect. Please continue to avoid the area. Additional information will be provided when available.

A robbery has been reported off campus in the 5100 block of College Ave. (near College Park Airport). No weapon was used. Stay away from the area. Additional information will be provided when available.

The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that
occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The
following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County
Police Department.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery with
a Weapon

OCCURRED: June 11, 2018/
Approximately 4 p.m.

LOCATION: 4500 block of
Guilford Road, College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: 18-0035520

BRIEF DETAILS:

On June 12, 2018, at approximately
5:30 p.m., the Prince George's County Police Department responded to the 4500 block
of Guilford Road for a robbery with a weapon that occurred the previous day.

Three UMD students and two
unaffiliated victims reported to police that on June 11, 2018, at approximately
4 p.m., they were inside a house in the 4500 block of Guilford Road when they
called a known acquaintance and asked him to stop by. The acquaintance
was unable to stop by, but the victims were told that another person would meet
them at the house. An unidentified male came to the house and displayed a
handgun. One of the victims attempted to defend the group, but was struck
in the head with the suspect's handgun. The suspect then stole property and
left the house.

The incident was a targeted
crime that was not reported for more than 24 hours after the incident
occurred.

The Prince George’s County Police
Department responded is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this
incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police
(911 or 301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an escort service for
anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an
escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on
campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
The police escort service is available to community members at all times.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police
immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something
is wrong.

Note the locations of the Blue
Light Emergency Phones and look for them as you walk.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google
Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or
you can text a tip to UMPD.

COMMUNITY ALERT: All Clear for the Off-Campus Robbery of Commercial Establishment (No Weapon)

An "All Clear" has been issued for the off-campus robbery of a commercial establishment (no weapon) that occurred in the 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue. It appears the suspects have left the area. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating this incident.